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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 852.95 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 852.95 and 352.59 is: 486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 852.95 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/852.95 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 852.95 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 300,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,735.61/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.51

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